DAE On Demand

TKras breaks down the AL East landscape with Boston and New York preparing for a four-game battle while the Rays get a night off. Tampa Bay will have its top three starting pitchers lined up this weekend, and Tom explains why taking at least two of three could be critical. The phones are also open as callers weigh in on Chandler Simpson’s run-scoring struggles, the Rays’ overall outlook, and the latest entertaining—and sometimes crazy—moments from Tampa City Council.

With the Buccaneers just days away from finalizing their roster, Greg Auman of FOX Sports joins TKras to break down the latest from Tampa Bay’s joint practices with Jacksonville. They discuss the first day of work against the Jaguars, whether the Bucs’ performance matched the outside reports, and what fans should be watching for Friday night. TKras and Auman also dive into the roster battles and try to determine who has done enough to earn one of Tampa Bay’s coveted 53 spots.

TKras discusses a memorable moment from the Tampa City Council meeting on the Rays stadium proposal, including an entertaining speech from one of The Drive’s frequent callers. Tom then shifts his focus to the Buccaneers’ roster battles, taking a closer look at the secondary and the players fighting for their jobs. With the preseason finale against the Jaguars approaching, TKras also identifies three key things to watch as Tampa Bay makes its final evaluations.

TKras welcomes Tampa Bay Times Rays reporter Marc Topkin to break down the latest developments surrounding the Tampa City Council and the potential vote on the Rays’ new stadium. They also turn their attention to the field, discussing Tampa Bay winning its series against the Tigers, Freddy Peralta’s dominant outing, and the significance of Junior Caminero going 14 games without a home run. Plus, Topkin weighs in on whether the Rays could eventually turn to a six-man rotation as their pitching staff gets healthier.

TKras looks at the very different situations facing Buccaneers second-rounders Benjamin Morrison and Chris Braswell heading into the final preseason game against Jacksonville. Tom emphasizes just how valuable Morrison could be to a secondary preparing for Cincinnati’s loaded receiver room, while questioning whether Braswell can survive the roster crunch at his position. With bubble players expected to see significant snaps Friday, could Braswell play himself into a roster spot—or possibly a trade?

TKras opens The Drive with the latest on the Rays stadium vote before the Tampa City Council. Tom breaks down where several council members appear to stand, reacts to public comments from the meeting, and explains why he sees a potential 4-3 vote in favor of the stadium—while remaining cautiously optimistic that the project can ultimately get across the finish line.

TKras takes calls during public comment ahead of the Tampa City Council’s pending Rays stadium vote, hearing a variety of interesting perspectives on the proposed project. Tom explains why he has long advocated for the Rays to play on the Tampa side of the bridge and makes the case that the proposed location could be the perfect spot to maximize attendance and bring more fans to Rays games.

Rock Riley takes over The Nick Wize Show and covers everything Tampa Bay sports, from the Buccaneers' preseason and Jalon Daniels' surprising rise to the roster, Ronde Barber's praise for young players like Dean Patterson and David Walker, and the latest on Reuben Bain. Rock and Tim also welcome Tony Castricone for an inside look at the Bucs, discuss his path to the broadcast booth, and revisit the Vita Vea saga before Rock takes a deeper look at what Tom Brady meant to the franchise and connects the conversation to Week 0 college football. The show wraps with a Rays-Padres preview, weekend pitching matchups, and Rock putting the brakes on any World Series talk with plenty of baseball still left to play.

Rock Riley is joined by Tony Castricone for an inside look at the Buccaneers as preseason roster decisions loom. From Jalon Daniels and the players fighting for the final spots on the 53-man roster to Tony's overall impressions of the team, the conversation covers plenty of ground—plus the story behind where Tony was when the Vita Vea news dropped and how he found out he would become the new voice of the Bucs.

Rock Riley fills in for Nick Wize and reflects on one of the most transformational eras in Buccaneers history: the Tom Brady years. Rock breaks down Brady's impact on the franchise and its players before shifting to Week 0 and connecting Tim's Gators experiences to the coaches and players beginning the college football season.